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Roma down Bayern after stunning comeback in Champions League

Roma are on the brink of the Champions League knock-out stages after coming back from a 2-0 half-time deficit to down Bayern Munich 3-2 in a thriller at the Stadio Olimpico here on Tuesday.
 

Friedel makes error as Villa lose to Blackburn

American goalkeeper Brad Friedel has day to forget as Aston Villa loses 2-0 to Blackburn. Brad Friedel, Aston Villa's American goalkeeper, conceded a soft goal and Blackburn began life under its new Indian owners with a 2-0 victory in the Premier League on Sunday.
 

Podolski penalty lifts Cologne from bottom

Germany striker Lukas Podolski netted a late penalty on Sunday to lift Cologne off the bottom of the Bundesliga as they beat Vfb Stuttgart 1-0 while Borussia Dortmund stay clear at the top of the league.
 

Bayern lag behind leaders after Leverkusen draw

Defending champions Bayern Munich were held to a 1-1 draw at Leverkusen on Saturday evening to find themselves lagging 14 points behind leaders Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund.
 

Schweinsteiger rallies Bayern troops for Leverkusen

Bayern Munich's Bastian Schweinsteiger has urged his side to grab all three points in a "crucial" away match at Leverkusen that could see the Bavarians relaunch their bid to defend the Bundesliga title.
 

Germany skipper Schweinsteiger eyes Swedish win

Germany face Sweden at Gothenburg's Nya Ullevi stadium minus several top names including midfielders Mesut Ozil, Thomas Mueller, striker Miroslav Klose and defender Philipp Lahm.
 

Gomez double fires Bayern sixth in Bundesliga

The defending champions are still 12 points behind league leaders Dortmund, who have a seven-point lead at the top of the table after their 2-0 win over Hamburg on Friday.
 

Mainz shocked by ten-man Hanover

Mainz dropped to third in the table after suffering only their fourth defeat of the season, while Hanover are up to fifth after the win despite captain Steven Cherundolo being dismissed in the second half.
 

Dortmund extend lead after seeing off Hamburg

On a filthy night in Dortmund at a packed Signal Iduna Park in front of a sell-out 80,720 crowd, the home side picked up three more points to open the seven-point lead over second-place Mainz ahead of this weekend's matches.
 

Supporting St Pauli is child's play for young fans

St Pauli, whose logo is the skull and crossbones, hail from Hamburg's port district and have forged a cult following in Germany.
 

Leaders Dortmund run riot at ten-man Hanover

With second-placed Mainz losing at Freiburg on Saturday, Dortmund are now well clear of their main rivals and have a seven-point lead over third-placed Leverkusen thanks to their win in Hanover.
 

Bayern look to fix home form after Euro success

With four wins from four after Wednesday's 4-0 win at Romanian side Cluj, Bayern are top of Group E in the Champions League and are into the knock-out stages, but they are well off the pace in the German league.
 

Mainz, Dortmund dumped out of German Cup

Thomas Tuchel-coached Mainz have been a surprise package in the Bundesliga this season and enjoy a two-point lead after nine league games, but they suffered only their second defeat of the season at the hands of Aachen.
 

Leaders Mainz dumped out of cup by minnows Aachen

Thomas Tuchel's Mainz have been a surprise package in the Bundesliga and enjoy a two-point lead after nine league games, but they suffered only their second defeat of the season at the hands of Aachen.
 

Ballack targets comeback as Christmas is cancelled

The 34-year-old is still on crutches after fracturing a bone in his knee on September 11 during only his third game back in the Bundesliga following the ankle injury he suffered in May which ruled him out of the World Cup.
 

Drama in Dortmund, Mainz go top

Mainz took the lead when coach Thomas Tuchel brought rising stars Austria midfielder Ivanschitz and striker Andre Schuerrle off the bench: teenager Schuerrle supplied the final pass and Ivanschitz scored in the 70th minute.
 

Last-minute drama as leaders Dortmund earn point

With time almost up, Brazil midfielder Antonia de Silva curled in his shot in the 93rd minute and amidst the dramatic scenes Hoffenheim midfielder Sejad Salihovic was sent off as he screamed his protests at the referee.
 

Dortmund salvage point against Hoffenheim

With time almost up, Brazil midfielder Antonia de Silva curled in his shot in the 93rd minute and amidst the dramatic scenes Hoffenheim midfielder Sejad Salihovic was sent off as he screamed his protests at the referee.
 

Buoyant Bremen happy to hammer 'Gladbach

After a poor start to the season, Bremen have struggled in both the Champions League and Bundesliga, but they enjoyed plenty of luck against 'Gladbach as they picked up their third win from their last four league games.
 

Injury-hit Bayern take point in Hamburg

Bayern were seeking a first win in the Hanseatic city for five seasons but they settled for a point happily enough given the absence of Mark van Bommel, Daniel van Buyten and Miroslav Klose, as well as longer-term absentees Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery.